The Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 7 formed a parallel party committee in Sudurpaschim Province, reports Republica. The party's parallel provincial committee was announced under the leadership of Bhim Rawal, according to party leaders. Rawal, a multi-time cabinet minister, is one of the party's key leaders from Sudurpaschim Province. The Rawal-led parallel committee comprises Dirgha Sodari (Kailali), Chakra Bahadur Malla (Doti), Tara Tamang (Kanchanpur), Mahadev Bhatta (Baitadi), Gagan Rawal (Bajura), Dil Bahadur Singh (Bajhang) and Sher Bahadur Kunwar (Accham). The faction has yet to designate a member from Darchula district.